MAKE UP FOR EVER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MAKE UP FOR EVER is a French company founded 46 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 80.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - MAKE UP FOR EVER (SIREN 318309267)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 80 312 465 € 105 633 926 € 113 633 770 € 106 679 944 € 70 414 993 € 96 425 179 € 99 913 204 € 138 547 211 € 134 702 132 €
Net income -62 602 627 € -40 376 096 € -37 395 559 € -15 886 395 € -49 458 991 € -40 693 657 € -30 045 411 € -2 016 499 € 2 045 569 €
EBITDA -47 960 996 € -27 663 065 € -23 263 445 € -17 459 526 € -43 384 538 € -27 927 787 € -21 152 938 € 867 493 € 10 017 867 €
Net margin -77.9% -38.2% -32.9% -14.9% -70.2% -42.2% -30.1% -1.5% 1.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MAKE UP FOR EVER achieves revenue of 80.3 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -6.3%). Significant drop of -24% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (31.0 M€), gross margin stands at 49.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 61%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -48.0 M€, representing -59.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-24%), EBITDA varies by -73%, reducing margin by 33.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -62.6 M€ (-77.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

80 312 465 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

49 357 890 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity

-47 960 996 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-57 502 084 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-62 602 627 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-59.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -108%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches -224%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-107.62%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

-223.898%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates

-71.543%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent
3-5 years : Fair
> 5 years : Warning

-2.436

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

20.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-107.62 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.02
Med: 16.22
Q3: 72.0
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of MAKE UP FOR EVER (-107.62) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-223.9% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.03%
Med: 38.97%
Q3: 62.54%
Watch

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MAKE UP FOR EVER (-223.9%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-2.44 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.85 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MAKE UP FOR EVER (-2.44) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 110.34. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

110.339

Interest coverage (2024) ?
Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risk

-14.937

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
110.34 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.67
Med: 232.72
Q3: 398.8
Watch -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MAKE UP FOR EVER (110.34) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-14.94x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.69x
Q3: 9.22x
Watch

In 2024, the interest coverage of MAKE UP FOR EVER (-14.9x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 51 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 78 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 27 days. Inventory turnover is 185 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 122 days of revenue, i.e. 27.1 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-58%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

27 131 157 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

51 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

78 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

185 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management

122 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MAKE UP FOR EVER in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette

Valuation estimate

Based on 74 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MAKE UP FOR EVER is estimated at 8 821 861 € (range 5 757 015€ - 20 071 058€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (conservative valuation). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
74 tx
5757k€ 8821k€ 20071k€
8 821 861 € Range: 5 757 015€ - 20 071 058€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
80 312 465 € × 0.11x = 8 821 862 €
Range: 5 757 015€ - 20 071 058€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 74 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

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Frequently asked questions about MAKE UP FOR EVER

What is the revenue of MAKE UP FOR EVER ?

The revenue of MAKE UP FOR EVER in 2024 is 80.3 M€.

Is MAKE UP FOR EVER profitable?

MAKE UP FOR EVER recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MAKE UP FOR EVER ?

The headquarters of MAKE UP FOR EVER is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of MAKE UP FOR EVER ?

The tax return of MAKE UP FOR EVER is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).

In which sector does MAKE UP FOR EVER operate?

MAKE UP FOR EVER operates in the sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette (NAF code 20.42Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.